People are talking about the new folk rock band. The Barry Brothers will give you a free download of their new Yawnin’ in the Dawnin’ EP.
Get the free Barry Brothers EP. Note: After ptting in your email address and zip code, you can scroll down and download (rather than have to go through Facebook).
Most of us need ink. If you need HP ink then Staples can help with some good discounts.
Right now (through May 22, 2010), get $10 off a $50. hp XL ink purchase with this HP ink Staples coupon.
Did you know that Walgreens Stores have a tour bus that travels around providing free wellness checks?
Well, they do – - and you can take advantage when the bus pulls up to your local Walgreen’s Store, or neighborhood facility.
The Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP is provides free prevention and early detection health services around the country. Free tests and asssments are offered to help you stay well. Free health and wellness screenings include: total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body composition, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, real body age and body weight.
There are several dates in May here in the San Diego area. To find the date and location nearest you, visit
Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour, and learn more, find local events, and plan to attend.
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This Sunday, Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012, consider taking Mom to Viejas for the buffet and a little shopping – - you may qualify for a free gift.
If you spend $50 on May 13, 2012 at Viejas Outlet stores (hint: buy something for Mom), you can show your same day receipts at the main vip booth and get two free wine glasses.
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All over the nation, steamers and more modern trains will be chugging into the station for celebration of National Train Day (May 12).
Here in San Diego, the S Gauge Model Railroad Club will host a free open house featuring its model train at Liberty Station. Bring the kids (or kids-at-heart) and let them have fun pushing buttons and learning about trains.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2445 Truxtun Road, Suite 106, Point Loma
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Learn more about National Train Day.
Would you throw away a quarter? How about two quarters, or even a whole dollar?
If you buy products without coupons that are so easy to get then that’s exactly what you’re doing (throwing money away). You must have money to burn. Oh … what’s that? You don’t have money to burn? Well, then. Get your Whole Foods coupons. You can find your local store at the coupon link too.
Clang! Clang! Clang! San Diego’s dinner bell is ringing about a HUGE discount! Just in time for Mother’s Day.
Lots of restaurants, all over San Diego County, team up with Restaurant.com — which means you get great discounts on dining out in San Diego. Find restaurants by targeted area so you can support your local restaurants OR get out of your neighborhood and hob-nob with a new crowd. You can get a $25 restaurant certificate for just $10 (Are you kidding me??!!).
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What’s one of the best ways to get over feelings of anxiety? Be prepared. That feeling of wanting to take control is what’s fueling the emergency preparedness trend. I’m not usually a fad-follower, but the preparedness trend is smart. The economy is down, there are tsunamis and quakes around, San Diego had that horrible power outage not too long ago, and experts say the possibility of an EMP is more of a “when” than an “if.” Taking control of your emotions with a little emergency preparedness can save you stress, which can save your health, which can save you money and grief.
Here’s an article on how to make a disaster preparedness plan.
Prepare, and have more peace of mind.
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Have you ever wondered if you could save money on soap? You could save all the slivers in a jar, add a little water and squish the slimy lump into a soap shape. Or, you could make your own soap from scratch. You might even save money making your own.
Find out how to make soap with this free Amazon Kindle download (or readable on your pc with free reader): Basic Soap making: All the Skills and Tools you Need to Get Started.
To save money on liquid soap, use less with this cheap trick. You’ll use less soap without even realizing it.
If you like Chili’s, then take advantage of this free kids meal offer.
Purchase an adult entree and you’ll get a kid’s meal for free at Chili’s (with coupon) between May 7 and May 9, 2012.
Is now the time to eat at Chili’s? Maybe. . . .
Get the Chili’s free kid’s meal coupon and print it out to take with you.
You want Souplantation coupons, so you get Souplantation coupons.
Some of these nine coupons for Souplantation are valid through 5-7 and others through 5/10.
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The first Saturday of every month, Home Depot stores offer your kids something fun to do. Often themed so the craft made is a good gift, keep these in mind for holidays.
The free Home Depot kids’ workshops run from 9am to 12noon, and are designed for ages 5 – 12. This weekend, May 6, your child can build a planter box suitable for Mother’s Day.
Kids keep their craft, plus get a free apron and pin for participating.
Find out more about the free Home Depot kids workshops the first Saturday of each month by visiting the website.
by Sheri McGregor
Are you contributing to the more than $4 million in annual impulse buying retail sales?
TV and internet shopping have redefined impulse buys. Big ticket items like televisions, appliances, and even furniture are just a call or click away. And when you use credit cards instead of peeling actual cash out of your wallet, spending seems less real. Retailers set an impulse-buying trap. To win against the urge to spend, get yourself pumped. Repeating bad behavior strengthens unwanted habits, and the converse is also true. The more you resist giving in to impulse buying, the less power the urge to spend has on you next time.
* Just say, “No thank you.” Check-out clerks are often required to offer you a promotional item. They’re used to customers turning them down, so don’t worry about bruising egos. Even if no one’s offering, you may be tempted to buy. It pays (literally) to remember that stores place items near the check-out counter to lure you. Outsmart their marketing, and save money.
* Make decisions ahead of time. Even a quickly jotted list before you enter the store helps. It’s a quick reminder of why you’re shopping in the first place. Stick to your list, and save money.
* Make yourself wait. If you spot something you want, delay. If it’s true love, you can wait three to five days. More likely than not, you will forget about the item after a day or two – - and spend less.
You can also resist impulse buys by powering up your overall self-control. Physical and mental exercise helps.
Brain teasers and cognitive exercises help you take control and spend smart rather than buy on impulse because exercising your mental muscle strengthens your overall self-control. One good mental muscle strengthener is looking at the word “red” written in the color blue and reading the actual word rather than identifying the color. Try it. Physical exercise goes hand-in-hand with cognitive strength. Continued self-control also builds self-confidence, which can help people better control themselves.
From their studies, researchers believe people who strengthen self-control through cognitive and physical exercises may better control impulse behaviors – - including impulse buying.
Power up your self-control muscles – - and save money.
Further reading and resources:
Building consumer self-control: The effect of self-control exercises on impulse buying urges
Fun books to strengthen your self-control muscle – - and control impulse buying:
